Individual Licensing
Become a Washington State CPA Meet the 3 E's
Get Your First CPA License
Get an Interstate Reciprocal CPA License
- I hold a valid license to practice public accounting in another state
- I do not hold a valid license to practice public accounting in another state
Get an International Reciprocal CPA License
Sharing Your Exam, Licensing, or Credential Information
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
- Board Approved Ethics
- How Much
- How Often
- Finding CPE
- Qualifying Programs
- Documentation
- Program Sponsors
- Not Enough CPE to Renew
- CPE Rule Changes Effective January 1, 2020
Renew
Retire
Reinstate
- CPA License
- CPA-Inactive Certificate
- Non-licensee Firm Owner registration
- Pre-Lapsed Reinstatement (PLR)
Move From a CPA-Inactive Certificate to a License
Additional Resources
Submit a Reportable Event | Statement of Disclosure of Commissions, Referral and Contingent Fees | Find Qualified AICPA Ethics Exam Sponsors
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